St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Liverpool. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 127th-highest of the 177 schools in Liverpool with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Liverpool (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School in detail
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our Catholic School exists to create and sustain an environment which has Christ and His teachings at its very heart."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £1 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Liverpool and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School are Pleasant Street Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); St Nicholas Catholic Academy (0.6 miles, 60% reading, 80% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Windsor Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 46% reading, 57% maths).
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Pleasant Street Primary SchoolSt Nicholas Catholic AcademySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolWindsor Community Primary School
Who goes there
45.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (34%), other ethnic groups (15%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 65 pupils (28.5%) received SEN support and 10 (4.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central Rail Station, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sparling Street (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1751 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, drug offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School are LIPA School (0.3 miles), Liverpool Life Sciences UTC (0.4 miles), The Studio School Liverpool (0.4 miles) and Purple Ruler (0.8 miles).
LIPA SchoolLiverpool Life Sciences UTCThe Studio School LiverpoolPurple Ruler
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Vincent de Paul provides an ambitious and well-structured curriculum where pupils develop strong reading skills from an early age. The school excels at creating an inclusive, welcoming community where all pupils - including those with special educational needs - thrive both academically and socially. Teachers know pupils and their families well, offering strong support for their social, emotional and mental health.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading from Nursery through Key Stage 1 with phonics programme and carefully matched books
- Excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, creating a calm and purposeful school
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who learn alongside their peers and achieve well
- Investment in staff expertise and professional development
- Well-developed personal, social and emotional support, especially following COVID-19 impact
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in pupils' prior knowledge in a small number of subjects not being identified before new learning is introduced
- Early years curriculum guidance is unclear about what children should know and be able to do in some areas
- Some children in early years not fully prepared for Year 1 due to gaps in prior learning
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff prioritising pupils' interests in an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Running club, dance club, chess club, guitar club, school council, prefect roles, litter picking duties, charity fundraising events, breakfast club, after-school provision
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Liverpool rated as Good overall. The school has a caring, inclusive environment where pupils achieve well, particularly by the end of Key Stage 2.
At a Glance
20.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 52% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 48% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Liverpool
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School.
- Kids in Bloom @ St Nic's910m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Liverpool's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool; for families living there:
- Liverpool's school travel policy: this document : Home to School Transport Policy 2026-27
- How to apply: Apply for a travel pass
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 160
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 48
- Children hurt
- 18
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 160 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 48 serious and 112 slight.
18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Liverpool is 32 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool
Across Liverpool council
Places available
5,870
Applications
4,736
Got 1st preference
88.6%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Liverpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
32.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
228
Total Pupils
110
Boys
118
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,544
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,966
Per pupil
£1412k
Total funding
£77k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 52% did so in maths.
What is St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Liverpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School has around 228 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 14.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Liverpool's coordinated admissions process, naming St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School: Kids in Bloom @ St Nic's (910m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 160 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 48 serious and 112 slight. 18 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 8 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Liverpool is 32 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Pitt Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 5BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)